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Compared to the same period of 2010, Baseafood reported a drop of 20 percent in export volume; however, its value increased considerably because the company sold seafood products at high price and kept high proportion of value added products in the export structure.
Currently, Baseafood is shipping seafood products to 40 countries in Europe, Asia and American. As it focused on processing value added products and find raw material supplies from outside the country, Baseafood could complete orders in time and gain more export revenue.
According to Mr. Dung, the majority of the company’s importers are interested in value added products including ready-to-eat products, frozen seafood and dried seafood like mixed seafood, frozen whole squid, octopus, dried bream, surimi, cuttle fish sashimi…
Since 2005, Baseafood has focused on distributing its products in the local market by pushing the proportion of domestic products in production structure from 2 percent to 22 percent. Baseafood processed and controlls its products based on international standards such as ISO standards, HACCP, Europe CODE, and others standards required by Japan and South Korea. Therefore, Baseafood products was popular with Vietnam consumers, bringing to the company a revenue of VND70 billion. “Strategy of Baseafood is to enhance consumption in both local and foreign markets in a view to set the percentage of domestic and export products at 30 percent and 70 percent, respectively,” said Nguyen Cong Huyen, Vice Director of Baseafood.
In recents years, global financial recession has had large impact onprocessing and trading operation of Baseafood. All its strategic markets were reducing orders, including Russia – the largest partner accounting for 35 percent of its revenue. In addition, all production costs like raw material, fuel, electricity, water were soaring up. Moreover, crucial competition in purchasing raw materials put the company into trouble. In such situation, Baseafood tried to overcome difficulties, keeping the company’s reputation with the motto “Professional – Dynamic – Developed Company”. Baseafood prioritize to expand domestic and foreign markets, as well as investing in new technologies for processing, satisfying requirements of customers.
Besides, the company also paid attention to improving living conditions for its staffs and workers by repairing 10 – 30 houses for poor workers, organizing trips and tours in holidays, particularly providing VND1.8 billion of loans to poor workers to help them out of poverty. Baseafood became one of 10 leading enterprises in Ba Ria – Vung Tau province and was awarded by the local People’s Committee on 13 October 2011.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In 2024, the total brackish water shrimp farming area in Ca Mau reached 278,600 hectares, with a shrimp output of 242,000 tons. This output achieved 99.59% of the set target and marked a 4.57% increase compared to the same period last year. The average shrimp yield attained 869 kilograms per hectare per year, representing a 38 kilograms per hectare per year increase compared to 2023. Shrimp export turnover reached USD 1.12 billion, positioning Ca Mau amongst the nation's leading localities in this sector.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In 2024, Ben Tre province expanded its high-technology application in aquaculture by an additional 523 hectares, surpassing the planned target of 500 hectares and achieving a fulfillment rate of 104.6%. To date, the province has converted 3,633 hectares to high-tech aquaculture out of the 4,000-hectare goal, representing 90.82% progress towards the 2021-2025 phase plan. This sector yields an average productivity of 60-70 tons per hectare, with a total output reaching 221,282 tons. The average profit margin ranges from VND 700 to 800 million per farming season, delivering substantial economic benefits to the local populace.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In 2025 In 2025, Vietnam's brackish water shrimp industry will continue to grow sustainably, enhancing value-added products with strong contributions from local authorities and the business community.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In January 2025, the country's total seafood output was estimated at 594,100 tons, a 0.7% increase compared to the same period last year. Specifically, fish production reached 443,400 tons, up 0.7%; shrimp output was 56,300 tons, up 3.1%; and other seafood products totaled 94,400 tons, down 0.9%.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) The industrial pangasius production in Vinh Long province in 2024 reached 95,100 tons, a 4% decrease compared to 2023. Despite the decline in production, positive trends in the final months of the year offer hope for improving economic efficiency in the near future. Additionally, the increase in the area for industrial pangasius farming and the maintenance of overall aquaculture area demonstrate the province’s efforts to sustain its production activities.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In January 2025, Vietnam's total seafood export value reached 774.3 million USD, a 3.3% increase compared to the same period in 2024. This is a positive result compared to January 2023, when the Lunar New Year fell at the end of the month, significantly impacting export outcomes.
(seafood.com.vn) In 2024, Vietnam exported shrimp to 107 markets, up from 102 in 2023. The top 5 major markets for Vietnam’s shrimp exports were China & Hong Kong, the U.S., Japan, the EU, and South Korea, accounting for 76% of the total shrimp export value.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In 2024, Vietnam's seafood sector successfully exported to numerous countries, reaching a milestone of USD 10 billion, a 12% increase compared to 2023. 2025 promises to be a prospective year for promoting exports to various markets, including target and potential markets such as the US, China, ASEAN, and the Middle East.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) The EU has been one of the largest consumers of Vietnamese pangasius over the past decade. However, data from Vietnam Customs reveals a gradual decline in EU imports of pangasius from Vietnam over the last five years.
The Report on Vietnam Seafood Exports in 2024 by the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP) was published amid positive developments in the country's seafood industry, marking a successful year with a total export value of USD 10 billion, a 12% increase compared to 2023. This milestone underscores the sustainable growth and exceptional potential of the seafood sector in contributing to the national economy.
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